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Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other
Halloween activities in the greater metropolitan Des Moines area of Iowa? Scroll down this page and you will see the
all of those in the greater metropolitan Des Moines area of Iowa, sorted by county. Some are
farms, where you take a hay ride out into the field, others are elaborate farm
stands with mountains of pumpkins and other activities and some are simple
roadside stands. Most have loads of pumpkins to choose from. To really make it
fun for your kids, look for those that have the extra activities, like a corn
maze, spook house, or hayride. There is usually a small fee for the mazes (of
course, the more elaborate mazes tend to charge more. Hayrides are often free.
ALWAYS call before you go
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Pumpkin Patch Listings, by county

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Adair County

Boone County

Aaron and Jordan's Pumpkin Patch
- pumpkins for
sale in the shop or farmstand, Highway 30 And T Avenue,
Boone, IA 50036. Phone: 515-433-2029. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Self
service 24 hours, 7 days per week. Directions: from Boone:
from the 4 way stop at Story and Highway 30, go approximately
4 miles east on Highway 30 to T Avenue. Turn left on T Avenue
and go approximately 100 yards. Pumpkins will be on the left
at 220th Street and T Avenue. From Ames, go west on Highway
30 to T Avenue (1 mile past United Community School). Turn
right on T Avenue. Go about 100 yards, pumpkins on the left
street 220th Street and T Avenue. Pumpkin sales September 22,
2012 through October 31, 2012 as long as supplies last.
Payment: Cash, Check. Large pumpkins are $3 each. Pie
pumpkins are $1 each. Mini pumpkins and gourds are 3 for $1.
Self service, bring correct change.

Boone & Scenic
Valley RR -
Pumpkin ExpressIowa RR Historical Society, 225 10th Street, PO Box 603, Boone, Iowa
50036. Phone:800-626-0319. Or Phone: 515-432-4249. Email:
[email protected]. Picking out a pumpkin has never been so much
fun! Enjoy a scenic ride from the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
depot to the pumpkin patch. Ride the train across two bridges into
the Des Moines river valley and pick out your very own pumpkin!
See their schedules here.

Wilber's Northside Market -
Uses natural growing practices,
pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-
already gathered from the field, we also have pie pumpkins,
farm market2407 Marshall Street, Boone, IA 50036. Phone:
515-432-9038. Email:
[email protected]. Open: There is usually
someone at the farm to wait on people; If we are not home for
some reason there is a self serve option; Pumpkins and
produce are available until October 31 or while supplies
last; After October 31 please call to verify on availability.
Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. We use natural
practices, but are not seeking organic certification.
Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard.
Click here for our Facebook page.

Dallas County

Patch's Pumpkins & Honey Farm - pumpkins for sale
in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field,
pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall
festival, cow train rides, train rides, corn maze, haunted
corn maze, kiddie (mini) corn maze, straw or hay bale maze,
child-sized haybale maze, corn cannon, we also have pie
pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, Bounce house, Honey from
hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, farm market, gift shop,
concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area,
Bounce house, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday
parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours35588
L Lane, Adel, IA 50003. Phone: 515-834-9092. Alternate Phone:
515-490-1924. Fax: 515-834-9092. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Saturday and Sundays 10
am to 5 pm, September 29, 2012 through Saturday, October 27,
2012; We are closed during the day on Sunday, October 28;
School tours or group outings welcome durring the week;
Please call to reserve your time slot; Haunted Corn Maze
"Field of Screams" October 27th through October 31st, 7 pm to
10 pm. Directions: The Patch and Corn Maze is visible from
Interstate 80 and most easily reached from I80. Use exit 106
and proceed north one half (1/2) mile. If from Des Moines
that will be a right turn at the top of the exit 106 ramp.
Turn right or east on 350th street, which is gravel, and
travel again for one half (1/2) Mile. Turn right on the dead
end. The road naturally curves left at this point; be sure to
turn right here and do not take the curve. The patch is at
the end of the road.
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash,
Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover.
Click here for our Facebook page. Additional activities
include pumpkin cannon, corn cannons, gourd gun, duck races
and fire pit rentals. A visitor writes on October 08, 2008:
"Wow!! After seeing the pumpkin cannon on
TV the family had to go. We had no idea there would be so much going
on. Our youngest cried when she had to go :( We're going back this
weekend as well!! "

TimberPine, Inc.
-pumpkins, pumpkin patch, hayrides18863 Jewell Drive, Earlham, IA 50072. Phone: 515-834-2712. Email:
[email protected].
Directions: located just 15 minutes west of West Des Moines. Open:
Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 5:00 and Sunday from 12:00 to 4:00
pm. Pumpkins, mums, straw, corn shocks and
more! Take a free hayrack ride to the pumpkin patch. Free marshmallow roasting,
too. We have a fun zone with inflatables, trike track, football challenge and
steer roping. Disc golf course is also available. Fall is a perfect time to
plant, so pick up trees, shrubs and perennials while you're out at the
nursery.

Wills Family Orchard - Certified Organic,
pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin
patch-pick in the field, Fall festival, corn maze,
tractor-pulled hay rides, Honey from hives on the farm, gift
shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, farm
animals33130 Panther Creek Road, Adel, IA 50003. Phone:
515-321-1847. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Saturdays in August,
from 10 am to 4 pm; Saturdays and Sundays in September and
October; Hours listed at website. Directions: Take Greene
Street west (old Hwy 6 out of Adel) to Hwy P58. Drive south
for several miles and turn on E. Panther Creek Road just
north of the river bridge. Travel on E. Panther Creek Road
west for 1 mile and curve right on Panther Creek Road for 1/2
mile.Click
here for a map and directions. We are certified organic
for some crops. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards,
Visa/MasterCard.
Click here for our Facebook page. Certified organic
apples; certified organic applesauce; certified organic apple
butter; honey; caramel; winter squash. A visitor writes on August 21, 2008: "They are certified organic. Very
Clean farm. Hay Ride, farm tours, farm market, pumpkin patch, apple
barn. Very interesting info about organic crops. Honey with bees
that you can watch. The owner Maury Wills is
very nice and informative. He did a presentation on caring for his
orchard in a organic manner. Seems like a lot of work. The bees were
very cool too. The kids were amazed on the action behind the glass."

The Pumpkin Ranch - corn maze, pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay
bale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, Bounce house, Honey from
hives on the farm, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand,
porta-potties, picnic area, Inflatables/bounce house, pony rides,
school tours2425 Hiatt Apple Trail, Winterset, IA 50273.
Phone: 515-490-9281. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Call or check website for
seasonal hours.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates.
Directions: We are located just off the Saint Charles Highway 3.5
miles east of Winterset and 7 miles west from Street Charles. Go to website for complete directions.
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check,
Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
Click here for our Facebook page. We also have tennis ball
launchers, zip line in our straw castle, and a mystery 9 acre
corn maze that is appropraite for all ages.

Mahaska County

Autumn Acres Pumpkin Patch (formerly
Cuzin Andy's)- prepicked
produce, gift shop, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, petting
zoo2421 Hwy 92, Oskaloosa, IA 52577. Phone: 641-672-1437. Fax:
641-673-4580. Email us at:
[email protected]. Directions: We are located 1.5 miles of
Oskaloosa on Hwy 92
Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in
September, October. Open: September 22 to the end of October; Thursday
and Friday from 4 pm to dusk;
Saturday 9-6; Weekdays-by appt. for groups of a dozen or more Payment:
Cash, Check. Come check out our super slide down from the hay
mountain, rope swing, slingshot, corn pool and petting zoo. We also
have pumpkin painting available. Thursday nights are family night,
with discounts!

Iowa Orchard - pumpkins for sale in the shop or
farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, we
also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, Cider mill
(fresh apple cider made on the premises), concessions /
refreshment stand, porta-potties, restrooms, picnic area,
face painting, school tours9875 Meredith Dr., Urbandale,
IA 50322. Phone: 515-276-0852. Alternate Phone: 515-707-3809.
Email:
[email protected]. Open: We are open 9 am to 6
every day of the week and weekend.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates.
Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash,
Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover.
Click here for our Facebook page. We have a family fun
zone included with our hay rack rides. The zone has hay
slides, corn box, bean box, tire obstacle course, badminton,
and horseshoe toss. We also have a bakery and kitchen that
produces pies, made from scratch caramel apples, fudge,
cookies, turnovers, and other wonderful treats.

Pumpkinville & Corn Maze in Mitchellville - corn maze, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked
produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm
animals, birthday parties, school tours618 Center Avenue South, Mitchellville, IA 50169. Phone:
515-710-2843. Email:
[email protected].
Open: The Corn Maze is open from August through the end of
October. Pumpkinville is open mid September through the end
of October, Hours are daily, 10:00 am to last entry into corn
maze with flashlights at 8:00 pm. Directions: We are located 12 miles east
of Des Moines, Iowa. From Des Moines take I-80 east to exit 149. Go
south on Cotton. Take the first left (east)onto 6th Avenue. Go to
the stop sign, you should be at Center Avenue. Take a right (south)
on Center and follow it all the way through town. We are two blocks
south of Caseys General Store. And for a map to our farm,
click here. We have two corn mazes. Both of the mazes
are challenge mazes, you have to do more than "just" walk through
them. The mini-maze is free, has seven challenges in it, is designed
for youngsters, and takes about 15 minutes to complete. The Big Maze
is over 20 acres, contains 20 challenges. Picnic area is available.
Campfires sites can be booked for your use. We get the fire ready
and provide spears for your roasting needs. Field trips for schools,
daycares, business team building events, birthday parties and many
other types of groups can be scheduled. We do spring "garden" field
trips as well. Payment: Cash, Check.
Click here for our Facebook page.
A visitor writes on
October 15, 2009: "Hi, I think the farm (Allsup's Farm/Pumpkinville) has been renamed to Pumpkinville
& Corn Maze in Mitchellville!"

Upstream Gardens & Orchard -
Uses natural growing practices,
pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkin patch-pick in the
field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Honey
from hives on the farm, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on
the premises), U-pick and already picked5987 Ne 88th
Street, Altoona, IA 50009. Phone: 515-957-1303. Open: Late
April through October; Hours vary with the season, please
call, email, or Facebook message to inquire about
availability and hours. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. See our Facebook
feed for what is available now!. We use natural practices,
but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash,
Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.

Black's Heritage Farm - pumpkins for sale in the
shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they
grow, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or
lawn, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides,
farm market, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms,
picnic area, picnic area (bring your own food),
inflatables/bounce house, pedal kart track, petting zoo, farm
animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
26156 530th Ave, Ames, IA 50010. Phone: (515) 203-0378.
Alternate Phone: (515) 292-1936. Email:
[email protected]. Open: September 23 to
November 1; 10 am to 6 pm daily. Directions: We are 2 miles
south of Highway 30 on University Blvd. Ames, Iowa.
Click here for a map and directions. We use integrated
pest management practices (IPM). Payment: Cash, Check, Debit
cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Our Farm Market has for
sale homemade pies, pumpkin baked goods, jams, jellies,
winter squash, popcorn, and many other local products. We
have concessions available on Saturday and Sunday. We also
have a remodeled barn available for events. Trolley to give
rides around the pumpkin patch and for special events.
(UPDATED: August 26, 2018)

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